Children Activities for 3rd Sunday of Easter (Year C)
Curated children’s ministry resources and sermons (object lessons) for Sunday Readings from SermonWriter, Ministry-to-Children, Religion Teacher and other sources.
Curated children’s ministry resources and sermons (object lessons) for Sunday Readings from SermonWriter, Ministry-to-Children, Religion Teacher and other sources.
The readings for the 3rd Sunday in Easter Year C show us that we must boldly proclaim the Good News and bring in a large catch of new Christians. In the first reading, the apostles are told not to preach of Jesus Christ, but they continue even though they suffer for it. The second reading shows all creatures in heaven and earth proclaiming Jesus Christ as king. And in the gospel, several disciples were fishing when Jesus appeared to them. He told them where to cast their nets and they retrieved a great catch. Then Simon Peter recognized Jesus and swam to him.
“Do you love me?” The question Jesus asked Peter was not new. His command to Peter was new. If you love me, Jesus seemed to say, take care of my brothers and sisters.
How do we love Jesus? How do we take care of each other? The narrative of Peter and Jesus connect the two questions. To make the point, create a poster labeled, “We Love Jesus.” Cut out heart shapes from red construction paper. Write on the hearts ways your family members care for each other. Glue the heart shapes on the poster. End the project with a prayer of thanks for Jesus’ love and the love of your family.
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Catechist Background and Preparation
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Eucharist and Mission
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CATHOLIC KIDS MEDIA (7:34) – Worthy is the Lamb that was Slain – 2nd Reading from the Book of Revelation (2022)
Opening Question: What makes a person courageous? Do you know anyone with courage? Who are they? Why do you believe they have courage?
In the story for the first reading, competitive Sally stood up to a cheat in a kick ball game. She suffered for her convictions, just like Peter and John did when they proclaimed the Good News.
Bridging Question: How much courage does it take to keep a promise?
In the story for the gospel, Judy promised to visit her grandmother. When she wavered, her grandmother asked a simple question: “Do you love me?” That question changed Sally, in the same way it changed Peter. It made both understand the responsibilities of love.
Closing Question: How have your promises helped you grow strong?
Use your own judgment when including and adapting these lessons in your children’s ministry.
OTCC KIDS (4:17) – Children’s Message | Feed my Lambs
No object is needed, but you could make a small sign with “I love you” written in the various languages that you plan to use in the sermon. There is a link to a list below sermon.
EXCERPT:
A few years ago, there was a song that became very popular. The name of the song was “Love in Any Language.” Can you say, “I love you” in any different languages? This morning we can learn at least three different ways to say, “I love you.”
In German, you would say, “Ich liebe dich!” Can you say that?
In Spanish, you would say, “¡Te amo!” That is pretty easy — try it.
In sign language, you would say, “I love you” like this. (Hold up the “I love you!” sign.) I know that you can all say, “I love you!” in sign language! (See bottom of page.)
You know, it is pretty easy to say, “I love you,” but it is sometimes a lot harder to show it by our actions. That is what our Bible story is about today.
After Jesus was raised from the dead, he appeared to his disciples several times. On the third time that Jesus appeared to his disciples, he was with them on the shore by the Sea of Galilee. He turned to Peter and said, “Peter, do you love me?”
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Objects: Small chalk board or poster board and marker, apples and oranges or other items you have on hand to demonstrate addition and subtraction.
EXCERPT: When you begin to study mathematics you soon realize that you must be able to prove your answer. Some of you may be just beginning to think about math and others, who are older, are further along.
Let’s start with simple mathematics. Here we have apples. Let’s count them. Yes, one, two. Now if I take one apple away, how many are left? Yes, one. How do I know this answer is correct? If I place the apple I took away, back with the first apple, I now have two, the number we started with. I have added one apple to the other apple to make two and if I subtract (take away) one apple from the other apple I have one. (Demonstrate the numbers on a chalk board or poster board.)
Let’s try the exercise again with oranges. Here we have five oranges. If I take away two oranges how many are left? Yes, three. Let’s count them. How can we prove that this is correct? Yes, by adding back the two oranges we took away. Now we have five and have proven that our solution to the problem is correct.
Objects: Fishing equipment
EXCERPT: How many of you have gone fishing? I don’t fish, but I’ve learned some things about where to find fish, especially when fishing for trout. (Show picture.)
I’ve learned that fish like cold water and that they need air (oxygen) that’s in water. Fish might hang out near a waterfall because the water there is churned up and has more air in it.
They like to swim in quiet pools because that is where they are likely to find food. They like to eat bugs and insects, so they may swim where trees overhang the river or lake. Bugs fall off the trees and into the water.
Early in the morning or in the evening, just before dark, is a good time to go fishing. These are the times fish like to feed and you will have a better chance of catching a fish during those times.
Even if you use all these ideas you may not catch a fish. You must be patient and wait, wait, wait.
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DOLLAR STORE CHILDREN’S SERMONS (7:11) -This video is presented by John Stevens, a Lutheran (ECLA) pastor.
Text: John 20:19-31
Dollar Store Item: The Number 3, telling something 3 times, teaching 3 times.
Take Away: Jesus continues to teach the dsiciples and us about loving and who Jesus is for the world!